Astrocytes: News about Brain Health and Diseases

Astrocytes, the most numerous glial cells in the brains of humans and other mammalian animals, have been studied since their discovery over 100 years ago. For many decades, however, astrocytes were believed to operate as a glue, providing only mechanical and metabolic support to adjacent neurons. St...

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Main Author: Jacopo Meldolesi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Biomedicines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/8/10/394